Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Effingham in Guildford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Effingham a good place to live?
Effingham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Guildford below.
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Effingham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Effingham
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.11 per 1,000 people
Percentile
84th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Effingham
House prices
Average sold price
£615,794
Percentile
95th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Effingham
Flood risk in Effingham
Transport in Effingham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Effingham a good place to live?
Effingham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Effingham safe?
Effingham ranks in the 84th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Effingham?
The average sold price is £615,794, with house prices in the 95th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Effingham?
Schools rank in the 89th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Effingham?
Nearby public profiles include St. Nicolas in Guildford and Pilgrims in Guildford.
